In this podcast, Arvind Jain discusses AI-powered enterprise search, Google Gemini, and open-source vs closed models. They touch on data confidentiality, building language models, permissions, compliance, and productivity software in tech businesses. The conversation also explores the future of search interfaces, commercial intent, AI in the workplace, and monetization strategies.

Arvind Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Glean, dives into the transformative impact of AI on enterprise knowledge management. He highlights how AI can reshape workplace productivity by enabling tailored assistance and efficient information retrieval. Jain shares insights from his journey in tech, discussing Glean's evolution and its competitive landscape. He also delves into the democratization of AI development and the surge in enterprise demand for AI solutions, hinting at an exciting future for software development and innovation.

Arvind Jain, Founder of Glean, defied lean startup advice and grew the company to $3M in revenue in just 1 year. He didn't follow traditional MVP, ignored market feedback, and didn't charge beta users for 2 years. With conviction and persistence, Arvind tripled revenue each year, reaching $200M funding at a $2B valuation. His advice for founders is to know when to follow the playbook and when to write your own.

Arvind Jain, CEO and co-founder of Glean, previously contributed to Google Search and co-founded Rubric. In this discussion, he shares how Glean revolutionizes enterprise search despite complex user permissions. Arvind highlights the integration of generative AI to enhance knowledge work, emphasizing the significance of personalized searches. He introduces concepts like Retrieval-Augmented Generation and agentic reasoning, envisioning a future where AI assistants boost workplace productivity by transforming knowledge retrieval and collaboration.

Arvind Jain, Founder and CEO of Glean, the AI-driven enterprise search company, dives into the complexities of enterprise search and how AI can revolutionize it. He discusses the pivotal role of transformer-based models and their integration with cloud systems. The conversation touches on competition as a catalyst for innovation and the challenges and cultural shifts needed for AI integration. Jain also reflects on his journey from Rubrik to Glean, sharing insights on leadership and the exciting potential of future AI technologies.